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4450 Granite Drive - Rocklin, CA 95677
916-624-5827, Fax 916-624-5924 - www.rocklincatholic.org
May 3, 2015
MASS
SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil Mass
5:00 p.m.
Sunday Masses
9:00a.m. 11:00a.m. &
5:15 p.m.
Daily Mass
(M-F) 8:30 a.m.
ADORATION CHAPEL
is open daily
9:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.
Adoration of the Blessed
Sacrament
is offered on Fridays
12:00—3:00 p.m.
Benediction on First Friday of
each Month at 3:00 p.m.
PASTOR
Rev. Stanley Poltorak, ext 202
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Darcy Wharton, ext 211
FAITH FORMATION Assistant
Melissa Stutts, ext 214
PASTOR EMERITUS
Rev. Michael Dillon
FAITH FORMATION
PRE-K—6TH GRADE, VBS
Kris Dahla, ext 213
OFFICE MANAGER
Sarah Peterson, ext. 201
stanley.poltorak@rocklincatholic.org
darcy.wharton@rocklincatholic.org
melissa.stutts@rocklincatholic.org
sarah.peterson@rocklincatholic.org
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturday 3:30-4:30 p.m. or by
appointment.
DEACON
David Haproff, ext 6
Sacrament of Baptism:
Baptism Class: 7:00 p.m., second
Tuesday of the month.
Call Ext. 211 to schedule.
Baptisms: 2nd & 4th Sunday of
each month except during
the season of Lent.
LITURGY AND RCIA
Michelle Pfister, ext 210
Sacrament of Matrimony: Six (6)
months notice required. Call Ext. 6 to
schedule.
MONDAY (4th)
Acts of the Apostles 14:5-18; John 14:21-26
TUESDAY (5th)
Acts of the Apostles 14:19-28; John 14:27-31a
kris.dahla@rocklincatholic.org
david.haproff@rocklincatholic.org
michelle.pfister@rocklincatholic.org
MUSIC COORDINATOR
John Gloudeman, ext 204
john.gloudeman@rocklincatholic.org
FAITH FORMATION
7TH—8TH GRADE
Jen Gordon, ext 212
jen.gordon@rocklincatholic.org
YOUTH MINISTER
9TH-12TH GRADE
Taylor Sims, ext 203
BOOKKEEPING
Lawanda Tassinari, ext 206
lawanda.tassinari@rocklincatholic.org
CUSTODIAL AND GROUND
MAINTENANCE
Todd Benjamin, ext 6
taylor.sims@rocklincatholic.org
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF May 4 —May 10, 2015
Sacrament of the Anointing of the
Sick: For anyone experiencing chronic WEDNESDAY (6th)
illness or preparing for medical treatment, surgery, or long-term care,
THURSDAY (7th)
please call Ext. 6 to arrange an appointment with a priest.
FRIDAY (8th)
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: SATURDAY (9th)
For individuals interested in becoming
Catholic or for those over six years old SUNDAY (10th)
who have not received Eucharist or
Confirmation, please call Ext. 210.
Acts of the Apostles 15:1-6; John 15:1-8
Acts of the Apostles 15:7-21; John 15:9-11
Acts of the Apostles 15:22-31; John 15:12-17
Acts of the Apostles 16:1-10; John 15:18-21
Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10;
John 15:9-17 Fifth Sunday of Easter
May 3, 2015
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Don’t Miss our Parish Mission with
John Angotti this Sunday and Monday
Night!
It is with gladness and thanksgiving that the Diocese of Sacramento
along with our parish community announces the following:
Deacon Michael Ritter will be ordained to the priesthood on
Saturday, June 6, 2015 at the Cathedral of the Blessed
Sacrament in Sacramento, CA at 10:30am.
All are invited to this celebration.
Deacon Michael Ritter will celebrate his
Don't miss the musical performance
JOB: The Now Testament featuring John
Angotti & many incredibly talented musicians
from SS. Peter & Paul. This powerful musical
heals and inspires! Performance will be on May
3, 2015 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available
online now (www.rocklincatholic.org/jobmusical), in the parish office, and after Masses beginning April
25/26. $10 per adult/$5 per youth (5-17). A $3 chili dinner will also
available right after the 5:15 Mass on May 3rd.
On Monday, May 4th at 7:00 PM, John will present a solo
concert along with inspiring stories. Free-will donations
will be accepted.
First Mass of Thanksgiving at SS. Peter & Paul Church
on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at 5:15pm.
A reception provided by his family will follow the 5:15pm Mass of
Thanksgiving in the Social Hall on June 7th. Reservations are
required and are limited (first come, first served). Please rsvp to
Sarah Peterson in the Parish Office by: (1) emailing her at
sarah.peterson@rocklincatholic.org, (2) submitting a form through our
website at www.rocklincatholic.org/michael-ritter-ordination. (3) calling
Sarah at 916-624-5827, ext. 201 or (4) stopping by the Parish Office to
give Sarah your rsvp. When leaving rsvp information in a voicemail or
in an email, please include the number of people attending, the last
name and contact phone number.
Deacon Michael Ritter is the son of Jim and Patty Ritter and has
attended our parish for the last 28 years. Michael was ordained to the
Transitional Diaconate on October 11, 2014 at the Abbey Church of
Mount Angel Seminary, St. Benedict, Oregon.
Please hold Michael in your prayers as he approaches this very
special day in the life of our Church!
Liturgy 101
WELCOMING COMMITTEE
If you have a social bent, this is a great committee to start or to join.
The welcoming committee can follow up with newcomers to help
introduce them to the parish. They can make sure letters of welcome
go out to those who have signed up in the parish, along with
informative materials about the parish. Some can organize occasional
events where the newcomers can come, meet the clergy and staff,
and other leaders in the parish. Consider how you would like to be
welcomed and make it happen for others. If you are interested in
joining this committee, please contact Kendra Cendana at
kendracendana@usa.net
ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU
KNOW SOMEONE WHO ….
 is coming from another religion
and would like to find out more
about the Catholic Church?
 was baptized Catholic but never
completed the Sacraments of Initiation
(Confirmation or Eucharist)……..

OR,
 has been worshiping with us but has never taken the step to
become Catholic???
Please join us on Mondays at 7pm in the Parish Library Building. No
RSVP is necessary. Just come!! We would love to assist you on
your journey to the Catholic Faith! For more information, call
Michelle Pfister at 916-624-5827, ext. 210 or email her at
michelle.pfister@rocklincatholic.org.
Brunch Fundraiser: THIS SUNDAY!
Come join your parish family for the Brunch
Fundraiser this Sunday, May 3rd in the Social Hall.
Brunch begins at 10am and Noon. The meal
includes homemade pancakes, sausage, eggs,
French toast sticks, coffee and beverages. The
meal is only $5 a plate and all proceeds support the SSPP High
School Youth Missionaries. Thank you for the continued support!
Good Stewardship:
Your generosity to SS. Peter & Paul is greatly appreciated.
Collection April 25/26: $11,862.50+ EFT $1,191 = $13,053.50
Second Collection (Catholic Home Missions:) $3,230
FAITH FORMATION NEWS!
PRE-K - GRADE 6, VBS
Kris Dahla, Coordinator, ext. 213
VBS 2015 June 15th-19th
9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Preschool – Sixth Grade
The Coolest Week of the Summer!
At Everest VBS kids embark on the coolest adventure of the
summer! Everest VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning
experiences kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! Through our
expeditions we will discover that God truly has the power to provide,
comfort, heal, forgive and love us forever!
If you missed signing up for Vacation Bible School….. It’s not
too late! For more information, please visit our website at
www.rocklincatholic.org/vbs.
THE EDGE, Grades 7 & 8
Jen Gordon, Coordinator, ext 212
EDGE..Every Day God Everywhere
May 3rd… TONIGHT EDGE students (with
tickets) will meet in the Multipurpose Room (not
the Social Hall) at 6:30 p.m. for pizza and snacks.
We will be attending the John Angotti musical
production "JOB: The NOW Testament" as a
group.
This will be an extended EDGE Night, ending at 8:30 p.m. instead of
8:15 p.m.. Parents and families are encouraged to purchase tickets
and attend as well! (tickets being sold after all masses today).
Don't miss out what is sure to be a wonderful, high-energy and
powerful performance (with a cast of our very own SSPP talent)!
REMINDERS…
Faith & Service Enrichment Reflections are still
being accepted. Please turn in paperwork to the Faith
Formation Office.
Confirmation Robe Pick-Up: As a reminder,
confirmation robes will be distributed on Monday, May 11th from 9:00
a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, May 12th from 4:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m.
in the Multipurpose Room. Robe sizes are based on a height. Please
measure your son/daughter or know their height prior to robe pick-up.
YOUTH MINISTRY:
Taylor Sims, Coordinator, ext. 203
This Week in Youth Ministry
~Wednesday, May 6th—Open Door from 6-9pm in Room #11!
~Sunday, May 10th Mother’s Day Brunch!- from 10am-1pm. All
Mothers eat free, and family members eat for only $5 a plate. We
will be preparing the meals and serving at this event. If you would
like to help out at this event, please email the Youth Minister at
taylor.sims@rocklincatholic.org.
Graduation Mass - Sunday, May 10th: We would like to honor
all graduating seniors within our parish community. Pictures of the
group will take place directly after Mass, followed by a reception. All
seniors must be inside the Church by 4:30pm on Sunday, May
10th. To make sure there is enough seating for family and friends,
all attendees joining the graduate must arrive between no later than
4:50pm. Please make your RSVP to Youth Minister, Taylor Sims at
taylor.Sims@rocklincatholic.org, by the end of Wednesday, April 29
Coming Up!
SAVE THE DATE! Sunday, June 14th: Please join us in
honoring our Youth Missionaries! This Mass is a requirement for all
Youth Missionaries attending Missions 2015. Family members and
friends are welcome to join us at the 5:15pm Mass. Please arrive
at 4:30pm to check in and get ready for the procession. Family and
friends should arrive no later than 4:50pm to ensure there is enough
seating. Please make your RSVP as soon as possible to Youth
Minister, Taylor Sims at taylor.Sims@rocklincatholic.org.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Darcy Wharton, Coordinator, ext. 211
Fr. Tom Bonacci Series Continues
What motivates someone to become a terrorist?
What is the role of religion in extremist groups? Join
us for our remaining Wednesday nights (through May
13) at 7:00pm in the Social Hall.
Fr. Tom’s topic is: Understanding Religiously
Motivated Terrorism: A Study in Fundamentalism,
Radicalization and Terrorism. His timely
presentations are engaging and you will walk away informed and
inspired. $5 per evening at the door.
Women’s Overnight Retreat at Mercy Center,
Auburn. Our retreat theme this year is:
A River of Hope.
Come find reasons for hope in your relationships
with God and others. May 12th and 13th. $110 per
person and you can register and pay online! www.rocklincatholic.org/
womens-retreat.
Family Ministry Campout!!
Camping Trip to Scott's Flat Lake
Please join us for the annual Family Ministry camping
trip to Scott's Flat Lake from July 23rd to 26th. Enjoy
campfires, swimming, boating, relaxing, and playing in
the great outdoors with wonderful SSPP families of all
ages. Shared meal duties make the work light and the
time together fun. We will celebrate mass on Saturday evening under
the trees. Campsites are reserved -- all you have to do is sign up with
a $35 deposit in the parish office. Total cost is $35 per family per
night. Contact Carrie at cmarovich@me.com for more information. It's
the perfect summertime adventure for the whole family.
2015 Men’s Cursillo
A Cursillo for men has been scheduled for October
1-4 in Applegate.
This diocese-wide annual Cursillo is conducted in
an atmosphere of joy, grace and reflection. The
weekend is designed to give men a deeper relationship with God and
is sometimes referred to as a short course in Christianity. Through
prayer, discussions and inspiring talks, participants are challenged to
better understand their faith and to deepen their walk with Christ. To
date, over 120 SS Peter and Paul men and women have benefitted
from this program. For additional information or to pre-register for this
Cursillo, contact Don Eagle at: deagle1@prodigy.net.
Monastic Immersion Weekend
May 15-17, 2015
Experience Christ on a Monastic Weekend
The monks of New Clairvaux Abbey invite Catholic Men ages 18-35 to
immerse themselves in the ancient yet living monastic tradition for a
weekend. Participants will be able to: Join the monks for prayer in the
Abbey church; receive conferences on “Monastic Prayer” and
“Cistercian Spirituality”; View the award-winning film “Of Gods and
Men” about the Cistercian martyrs of Algeria followed by a panel
discussion; share a meal with the monks; Experience the
contemplative atmosphere of the abbey grounds, and more.
Information and Online registration available at www.newclairvaux.org
or contact program director Brother Christopher at
godseeking@newclairvaux.org or call 530-839-2161. Meals and
lodging are provided in the monastery guesthouse. The weekend is
on us!
Respect Life
“When God created each of us, He did so with
precision and purpose, and He looks on each of us
with love that cannot be outdone in intensity or tenderness. Moreover,
the Lord invites each of us to behold ourselves and each other with the
same wonder and awe.” — 2014-15 Respect Life Program flyer, USCCB
Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities (http://bit.ly/2014Flyer)
Are you an EFT Member? You can help by telling others how
easy and convenient it is to donate by EFT. Please use the “I donate
by EFT” blue card when the baskets are passed during the Offertory—
it’s a great advertisement! To enroll in EFT fill in the forms located at
the back of the Church, online at www.rocklincatholic.org/giving or call
Lawanda at 624-5827, ext. 206
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK
Mon, May 4
8:30AM
L
Diane & Clarence
Ryan
Tues, May 5
8:30AM

Ryan Matthey
Wed, May 6
8:30AM

Todd Strouss Family
Thurs, May 7
8:30AM

Marie Collette
Fri, May 8
8:30AM

Pelagia Escueta
Sat, May 9
5:00PM

Nancy Conrad
Sun, May 10
9:00AM

Community of
SS. Peter & Paul
11:00AM

Anne & Joe Sigrist
5:15PM
L
Margaret Reilly
The Annual Mother's Day Breakfast
will occur on Mother's Day, Sunday,
May 10, 2015. Each mother that
attends will receive a free breakfast
and strawberry Daiquiri. The SS.
Peter & Paul Men's Club in
cooperation with the High School Youth Group will sponsor this event
starting at 10 AM and lasting until 1 PM. The breakfast for family
members is $5.00 each. We wish all Mother's to have a Happy
Mother's Day.
Fr. Richard Rohr Presentation—TAKE 2!!
Rediscovering the Wisdom of Early Christianity
Thursday, May 7, 2015
4:00-5:30pm
Due to our technical difficulties during the live
webcast, we will be replaying the full presentation in
Room #11 (in lieu of Contemplative Prayer). All are welcomed to
learn about Early Christianity: The Desert Fathers and Mothers
WakeUp! - Men of SS Peter & Paul
We invite men of all ages to join our monthly WakeUp!
gathering at 6:30AM next Saturday (May 9th). Our
discussion topics are always relevant, challenging and
thought provoking. Please join us as we explore our
challenge to be men of faith, men of family and men of work. If you
have any questions, please contact either Greg Pfister (916-316-1754)
or Mike Gordon (gordoncrew7@gmail.com). See you there!
E-Waste Drive — The Boy Scouts will be
having their next e-waste drive on Saturday, May
30th from 8am to 12pm. This is a great
opportunity to get rid of broken or unwanted
electronic items free of charge. CEAR safely
shreds hard drives. A portion of the proceeds
raised will be used to maintain the Outdoor Prayer
Center. Some items accepted are computer
monitors, televisions, laptops, desktop computers, servers, printers,
fax machines, telephones, VCRs & DVD players and recorders.
Please see our parish website for a complete list of accepted AND Not
Accepted items. www.rocklincatholic.org/e-waste-recycling.